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5 Places to Get Cheap Dirt Bike Boots (Under $100!)

We know the feeling when you just bought your dirt bike and you just don’t have enough leftover and need some cheap boots.

Fortunately, there are some good options around. In this guide, we’ll show you where to get some cheap dirt bike boots.

Where To Get Dirt Bike Boots for Cheaper

Apart from a helmet, the only other thing you really need are good boots and some gloves. The shirt and trousers can wait for now as you save a few extra dollars. Later on you can invest in some high-quality protective gear once your budget has been sorted out.

These are some ways to get some cheap dirt bike boots:

1. Look on Gumtree, Craigslist and FB Marketplace

There are always dirt bike riders seeking to off-load their gear from last season. Better yet – sometimes their gear has been hardly worn because they have been working long hours.

You have to act quickly because there are other people just like you hunting down these deals. If you find your size and color, and the seller is close to you, then I’d make an offer on the spot and head straight over to pick ’em up.

2. Jump Inside of Facebook Groups

Inside these groups are numerous people who ride regularly. Often these dirt bike riders have an extra set of boots in their garage that just isn’t being used. This is your opportunity.

Simply enter these groups and once approved, create a post. Introduce yourself but let others know that you’re on the look out for some cheap boots to get yourself by for now. Better yet – you’ll find yourself with some new friends to go roosting with!

3. Look for Dirt Bike Boot Clearance Deals

At the end of each season, some stores including those online want to clear the shelves. This is when they’ll do clearance deals where you can get dirt bike boots for much cheaper than elsewhere.

Sometimes these boots go into outlets, both online and offline, so you don’t even need to wait until a particular time of year. It’s just that those models didn’t sell so well so they are clearing them out. These deals do sell out very quickly.

4. Ask Those Who Are Selling Their Dirt Bikes

If someone is selling their dirt bike, what does that tell you? On one hand, they could be upgrading to a new model but on the other hand, they could be getting out of the sport.

This represents a prime opportunity to pick up their boots for pretty cheap. You might even get a seriously good deal on their motorcycle too if you play your cards right!

5. Look for Deals on eBay

A smart idea is to use eBay and set a trigger for when it spots dirt bike boots for under $100. You’ll then immediately get an email where you can make a purchase on the spot.

Yes, this includes new and used boots. Setting up these automated emails is pretty straight forward and you can even set automatic notifications now on the eBay mobile app. Neat!

Closing Thoughts

There you have it! Some great ways in which you can get some cheap yet good quality boots without paying retail prices. Some riders have even picked up brand new boots for $50 because they had some minor defects and couldn’t be sold in retail stores.

How about you? Have you found any cool tricks to save a few bucks to spend on gas instead? Dirt bike riders are a crafty bunch and there are certainly some good strategies around. Dealerships also like to sell their display models for big discounts so all you need to do is ask.

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Toby Price – The Legendary KTM Team Rider

Toby Price has legendary status among the Australian dirt bike community. Why? He’s the only Australian to win the Dakar.

What’s most extraordinary is that he did this with a broken wrist. An absolute tough nutter!

Toby Price

Toby is an enduro motorcycle racing veteran who started out riding at a very early age. In fact, he was behind the handlebars from 2 years old and winning races by the age of 4.

He spent much of his teenage years riding instead of reading and writing. Clearly a skill that has paid off for his future.

In addition to riding, he’s also heavily into off-road buggy racing and was a former champion. He lives today on the waterway canals of the Gold Coast and still competes at a national and international level. Do you know Justin and the crew at Patriot Campers? They’re close mates with Toby and often head up to Finke to catch up.

Toby has won many titles in Australian offroad motorcycle racing. This includes multiple wins at the Hattah Desert Race, the Finke Desert Race and the AORC. Then we have the big one….

Dakar Wins

Toby Price was already well known among the dirt bike and adventure riding community throughout Australia. He then rose to household status following his win in the Dakar Rally in 2016, followed by an epic win in 2019 with a broken wrist. Tough as nails!

For his efforts, he was awarded the inaugural Ronald J Waler Award for Excellence. This is a rare award given by the Australian Motor Sports Hall of Fame.

Toby Price Bike

In the Dakar Rally, Australian Toby Price rides a heavily modified KTM 450 Rally. The bike received a host of upgrades to both increase its performance and reduce the weight. Just check out that beast of an adventure fairing.

It’s an incredible machine designed for the harshest of conditions. If you think the Australian bush is a bit harsh…then you haven’t ridden for thousands of miles of the rally. Despite all of these modifications and aftermarket parts, the bike isn’t just reliable but often keeps Toby towards the front of the pack.

Competitive Super Truck Racing

While truck racing in Australia isn’t that popular and certainly doesn’t draw the crowds that the motocross scene does, that hasn’t stopped Toby from having a crack. When Toby isn’t twisting the throttle, he’s got his right foot flat to the floor.

Toby Price hasn’t done as well with competitive truck racing. He has raced in several cities and prefers to race for the enjoyment rather than winning spots on the podium. That said – he’s still bloody quick and rarely comes in at last position.

KTM Loyalty

Given KTM’s premium quality and race-ready performance, Toby has always had an affinity with this brand. KTM has sponsored Toby Price since 2009 yet he’s been riding their enduro motorcycles for years prior. This probably has something to do with their incredible performance when riding on sand.

Oddly enough, he previously rode for KTM Off-Road Racing Team then switched to the Red Bull Factory KTM Rally Team. Same bikes. Different tribes. Go figure. It would actually be odd seeing him rode for Honda or Yamaha. It just wouldn’t be….aligned.

Early Retirement?

We don’t see Toby retiring anytime soon. While motocross competitors are generally done by age 30, enduro riders often go on until their mid 40’s before hanging up the gloves.

Essentially, we wouldn’t expect him to retire as he certainly isn’t in this for the money. What we’d love to see is an enduro training school setup in Australia for young riders. These are rare and most riders have to head to Europe.

We can only think of one person worthy of starting such a training school for the next generation of riders.

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15 Best Dirt Bike Trails in Florida To Explore Now (2023)

Florida is blessed with incredible trails in which to explore on a dirt bike, with many being near Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa and Orlando.

With year-round awesome weather, there aint no reason why you shouldn’t get out there and explore on 2-wheels!

Best Dirt Bike Trails in Florida

We’ve done the research here at Frontaer so you don’t have to. After all, you’d rather be out there on the trails and exploring the woods instead of watching others having all the fun.

Instead of creating a guide of MX clubs and closed-circuit racing tracks, we realized that most people in Florida wanted recreational riding areas. They wanted spots where it’s legal to ride their dirt bike provided they had a Florida OHV Permit while taking their kids along for the journey. Or you wanted places to go on a group ride or join in an enduro or dual-sport event. Either way, we’ve got you covered here!

These are Florida’s best dirt bike riding trails:

1. Osceoloa National Forest

If you fancy some old forest service roads and easy riding, then get yourself and some buddies into Osceola National Forest. Most people head to the unofficial statging area that is found of Mount Carrie Road and unfortunately trailers just aren’t suitable here. Should you want to camp overnight then we can recommend Seventeen Mile Campground or Wiggins with both offering direct trail access.

2. Big Scrub Recreational Area

Big Scrub in Umatilla, FL offers miles and miles of riding trails and you can camp here overnight. You’ll also need a trail pass (it’s different than the OHV Permit) but fortunately, it covers you for 3 days straight. With hot showers available, there isn’t any reason why you couldn’t stay overnight here.

3. Florida Tracks and Trails

Florida Tracks and Trails is very popular for both MX and enduro riders, as well as recreational weekend warriors. You’ll 4 very good motocross tracks up to national-standard as well as 26 miles of tracks to explore. The mud play areas are worth spectating and staying overnight is recommended especially as the white beaches and tropical vibes are alive and well. There is even a store selling replacement parts and they do live concerts here often.

4. Apalachicola National Forest

With more than 100 miles to explore, Apalachicola National Forest has a reputation as one of the best places to ride a dirt bike. The best trail head is Silver Lake though you can’t camp overnight here. There are 4 main trailheads being Springhill, Silver Lake, North Oak and Vinzant and the entire system is designed for OHV vehicles. It’s closest to Port Charlotte and the closest town is Punta Gorda.

5. Peace River Campground

Peace River is the perfect spot for families. If your significant other hasn’t been too happy with your choice of dirt biking around the state, then a trip here will just about convince her. After all, there is just so much more to do than just ride dirt bikes and the campground can accommodate huge RVs and toy haulers. Take the kids here and they won’t want to leave!

6. Tates Hell OHV Trail System

Tates Hell is very popular and it’s near Carabelle and Tallahassee. You’ll find a mix of old forest roads which are hard-packed with some loose sections to keep you awake. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself seeing triple digits on the speedometer. You can camp overnight here though there aren’t any showers.

7. 74MX and Offroad

For a good combination of motocross tracks and wooded trails, 74MX is where it’s at on a Saturday morning. You can pay the day rate or become a member. Riding only available on weekends with most people arriving late Friday afternoon to setup camp. This place isn’t big and most people actually just do a day-trip.

8. Ocala National Forest and Trail System

With several interconnecting loops, you can get lost for hours at Ocala (in a good way) as you explore the national forests. Both ATV’s and dirt bikes are welcome here and you can stay overnight at Delancy West Campground which has direct trail access.

9. Croom Motorcycle Area

Croom is popular for locals and the sandy tracks will keep your front end twitch. This is also known as Withlacoochee State Forest and you’ll find numerous single trails and a PeeWee Track for the kids to improve their skills. Most people just do a day trip here though if you wish to stay overnight, aim for Buttgenbach Mine Campground which has more than 50 sites with hot showers.

10. Gatorback Cycle Park

Gatorback is a motocross facility but there are good spots to practice riding a dirt bike. If you’re a beginner then this is an area we would recommend for a day trip. It’s not far from Gainesville and they run racing competitions here often. No camping unfortunately but plenty of accommodation options nearby.

11. Florida Cracker Ranch

Florida Cracker Ranch is near Bunnell and Daytona where you’ll find some epic private trails to explore. No OHV Permit needed here as it’s a private park and is popular with buggies and ATV’s as well as dirt bikes. When you’re done riding for the day, hang out by one of the mud bogs or swamps for some free entertainment. This operates on a membership system with limited intakes, so it’s best to get in quick and their camping facilities are quite reasonable.

12. Hardrock Cycle Park

Hardrock has motocross tracks as well as some short trails and epic hill climbs. Most motocross tracks are short yet this one is almost 2 miles which is interesting to ride and takes a while to finish. Most riders stay here overnight and the facilities are quite clean with space for toy haulers and RVs.

13. Redneck Mud Park

Redneck Mud Park certainly draws an interesting crowd or even further, the contraptions they bring. You’ll find some very intersting homemade machines and it’s worth coming along just to spectate. Unfortunately, you can’t bring the dirt bike but ATVs are allowed.

14. Hog Waller Mud Bog and ATV Park

Hot Waller isn’t open every weekend so it’s best to check ahead of time. To segregate dirt bikes from 4x4s, they alternate the weekends. They prefer that you text them before heading in especially as the cell phone signal is a little week. Grab some buddies together and stay overnight.

15. Clear Creek OHV Trails

Clear Creek has more than 50 miles of wooded trails and they are marked for gradients. If you’re looking for a motocross track that’s available for free public use, then you’ll find this here too. Unlike most other places, they open this place on Friday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm. It also gets wuite busy too. For overnight camping, we can recommend Blackwater River State Park.

Getting Started

There we have it! Clearly Florida has some epic riding areas with people coming from all over Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville to explore these tracks. Most of them are suitable for day-tripping though you might want to stay overnight. Keep in midn that they usually get busy on weekends.

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Electric vs Gas Dirt Bike for Kids: Which Is A Better Option?

The world is certainly changing and the future is electric dirt bikes, especially for kids. Yet gas-driven dirt bikes still dominate.

This brings us to the question: Which one should you choose?

Electric dirt bikes are better than their gas equivalent for children, given that they’re lighter and are more than 90% quieter. They’re often cheaper to buy for kids and much cheaper to maintain. However, a petrol dirt bike can be topped up with fuel quickly while an electric dirt bike needs recharging with a mains power connection unless it has removable batteries.

While electric bikes are the way of the future, consumer sentiment and dealership preferences keep the majority of kids on petrol-driven dirt bikes. In this article, we hope to change this.

Gas Dirt Bikes vs Electric Dirt Bikes

Frontaer isn’t biased but we’re concerned for the future of the sport. You see, there are many eco-warriors popping up trying to get popular riding areas shutdown. They’re convincing governments to close areas to dirt bike riders to let their endangered flowers grow.

The worst part? They’re winning. Their arguments stem from the fact that dirt bikes cause havoc on the terrain. What they’re really saying is that they’re loud and lead to green house gasses. That may be true, until now.

Gas dirt bikes created a stigma for many years aided by the small segment of the market who was wreckless on 2 wheels. They created a bad name for the rest of the good riders.

Now, with the invention of electric dirt bikes, we think the industry is in for a big shake up. One that we have been looking forward to for many years. For adults and kids alike, these dirt bikes will allow us to experience many epic riding areas, but with some real upsides.

Kids Electric Dirt Bike Advantages

Kids love dirt bikes but that sound can be concerning. Many of them won’t tell you that it sounds like a lion roaring in the woods. This is why kids get turned off from riding these machines because they sound so intimidating.

As you can see, some good reasons to go in this direction. So not only are electric bikes much quieter for young hands and ears, but they also have these advantages:

1. You Can Control The Throttle Output

All-electric motorcycles for kids which are used in offroad environments come with a learner mode. You as a parent actually can select this within the settings of the onboard computer. This restricts the throttle so that, even if your child twists the throttle too hard, they won’t be pulling wheelies or lose control and crash into a tree.

2. There is No Toxic Smell

That smell can be heaven to some of us grown adults, but some kids really hate the smell of petrol. Worst is when it spills when you’re trying to fuel up the gas tank. They are sensitive to these smells and this is yet another thing that can discourage them from riding.

3. No Burning From Hot Engines

There have been children admitted to hospital because they crashed and the exhaust fell on their legs. That hot exhaust left a pretty significant life-long burn and certainly the child has been scarred for life, both mentally and physically.

4. Super Easy Maintenance

Apart from regular tune ups, oiling the chain and changing the rear tires, there isn’t much else that needs to be done. If you’re a mechanically-tuned parent, then you don’t need to worry much about anything.

5. More Aligned With Where Kids are Today

When we adults were in school, we didn’t learn much about sustainability. Today it’s a hot topic in schools and children are genuinely interested in this beyond the classroom walls. Their electric dirt bike makes for a great show-and-share topic that they’ll be proud of.

6. Much Lighter to Handle

Even the PeeWee range from Yamaha in their 50cc and 80cc equivalents often weight more than the rider themselves. That’s concerning for both parents and the child. Electric dirt bikes for kids often weigh less than 100 pounds or 40 kgs. Even loading/unloading the trailer is something that they can do too instead of trying to wrestle a dirt bike that weighs twice as much.

7. More Power on Tap

While they might not want it initially, as their skills grow, they’ll want to go faster. There is simply more power available to kids on electric dirt bikes and it’s almost in unlimited supply. Keep twisting that throttle and the motorcycle goes…and goes…and goes.

8. It’s Free to Ride

We’ve left the best until last! It’s free to ride these if you can get power from the sun or have an electric charging point near you. Most offroad riding parks have amenities with powerpoints where you can charge the battery overnight which is what most families do.

So Why Do People Still Buy Gas Dirt Bikes for Kids?

Good question and this has got to deal with convenience as well as consumer preference. You can walk straight into a dealership and walk out with a gas dirt bike right now. With electric dirt bikes, their distribution isn’t as widespread just yet.

You see, some of these dealers make massive profits in the future as you come in for repairs and servicing. If they sold you an electric dirt bike, then you’re far less likely to be back in the store and so it’s far less revenue for them. The only thing they can make money on is the upfront sale and the apparel. In the future, we see less demand for dirt bike mechanics as the world moves towards electric.

Thus, as a parent you’re having to buy a dirt bike online. Given it’s a large purchase financially (kids electric dirt bikes cost between $2,200 and $5,600), you can imagine that there are fewer parents who would feel comfortable with big purchases online. Additionally, most of your parts would need to be ordered online too.

Yet for what they’re worth, it’s just better to get kids a start today with the future of dirt bikes. And that is to go electric.

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How Do I Transport My Dirt Bike to the Tracks & Trails?

Ever wondered how you can transport your dirt bike from point A to point B? Well, there are numerous methods worth trying.

Dirt bikes are transported in trailers, inside vans, on tailgates and on the back of trucks (otherwise known as utes in Australia) between private homes and riding areas. This is because some dirt bikes aren’t able to be ridden on the road due to a lack of highway gearing, non-registered status or simply a rider preference not to ride on the road.

Frontaer is going to help you with several ways to get the job done and some tips we’ve personally learned along the way. Let’s begin.

Main Ways to Transport a Dirt Bike

As we mentioned, there is more than one way to skin a cat here. If you have a dirt bike, then you don’t need to do what the next guy does as there are numerous options available.

Here at the main ways that dirt bike riders haul their dirt bikes around:

1. Use a Dirt Bike Trailer

Using a trailer is easily the cheapest way to get the job done. You can buy a dirt bike trailer often for less than $1,000 that is lightweight and holds 2 to 3 dirt bikes. Loading them up is easy as the working height is low and the straps go on very easily. Unfortunately, the downside is that these trailers are often made cheaply with tires that aren’t the most reliable.

2. Buy a Truck or Ute

Owning a truck is typical for dirt bike riders (Australians call them utes) where you simply drop the tailgate and then buy a dirt bike ramp to load up your beast. No towing required! If you have a long tray, then it’s possible to have two dirt bikes and still close the tailgate which means everything is snug and secure.

3. Own a Van

Some riders prefer to buy a van to haul their dirt bike. Sounds like overkill? Not really. When you buy a van, you actually have a place to not just to secure your dirt bike properly. Essentially, if the straps break, then the dirt bike isn’t falling on the highway at 70 miles per hour. What you do have is a place to sleep at nighttime without needing to put up the tent. Just bring an air mattress and you’re good to go! Likewise, a great place to securely store your dirt bike.

4. Use a Tailgate

If your dirt bike is light enough, then we can recommend buying a tailgate for the back of your truck. It really depends on the weight of both your dirt bike and vehicle here. If the dirt bike is too heavy or your car is too light, then we wouldn’t recommend this approach for hauling long distance. Tailgate loads for dirt bikes are best for those hauling less than 30 miles.

5. Use a Boat Trailer

While not a recommended approach, we have seen some people using their aluminium boats as a means in which to transport their dirt bike. Essentially, they leave their boat tender on the trailer and then load the dirt bike straight on top. This makes for a tricky loading/unloading experience unless you have a loading dock at your riding location and at home.

6. Ride to the Track

Some dirt bike riders simply ride to and from their favorite riding destination. This is typical of adventure riders and dual-sport enthusiasts who will load up with several days supply of camping gear and plenty of fuel. As a dirt bike rider, you simply need yourself and the bike without the kitchen sink to experience your local trails, provided your dirt bike is registered and you’re licenced to ride on your own.

7. Call in the Tractor Trailer

When you’re reading to call in the big guns, go for the tractor trailer. These are generally reserved for team riders racing at a national or international level. Motocross team riders use these to haul between locations and sleep in the truck at night. If you happen to have your own tractor trailer, then there isn’t any reason you can’t do this…apart from the fuel burn and lack of access into areas with low hanging trees, that is.

Getting started

There we have it! Some great ways in which you can get your dirt bike around the state. If you don’t have any of these options available to you, then you can just call upon one of your buddies to help you out. They can also help you with loading up your dirt bike and tying down the straps.

If you’re just getting started, then we’d go with a simple open trailer setup first. You can find these relatively cheap on Gumtree or Craigslist. Rust is a common problem with these and so they are only likely to last a few years.

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